Merry Christmas!

This year we spent Christmas down in Orangeville at Papa and Nana Jewkes' house. The boys were so excited and couldn't wait to get down there. They were a little concerned whether or not Santa was going to know how to find them, but Nate reassured them that everything was going to be okay. We had a good time and McCoy and Landon always have fun playing with their cousins.

All the grand kids in their matching pajamas from Nana (Tate, Stacy, Mason, McCoy, Jacob, Grace, Landon, Katelynn, Cody and Charity)

The boys in their pajamas from Grandma Peggy

McCoy turns FIVE

McCoy turned 5 this week. He has been asking everyday since September how many days until his birthday and we're so glad it's finally here. This year McCoy wanted a Transformer birthday cake and so I decided to make one for him. I wasn't completely sure what I was doing, but the end result turned out okay. Here are some things to know about McCoy...

His favorite foods are cheese, chicken nuggets and chicken noodle soup. He LOVES his dad and can't wait for Nate to get home from work everyday so he can wrestle with him. McCoy says when he grows up he wants to be a fire fighter and a dad. He still likes to play with trucks, but recently has taken to building things with Lego's. He also loves to build forts with the cushions off of my couch. McCoy is a sweetheart and we're so glad he is part of our family.

Snow Much Fun!

Last week after we received our big snow storm, my sister came up to go Christmas shopping and left her children with us. After Nate finished plowing our driveway and sidewalks he took the kids for a ride on the sled. They had so much fun riding around in the snow.

Family Pics

Halloween

We spent Halloween down in Orangeville at my dad's house. The kids were so excited to go trick or treating with their cousins. McCoy and Landon were probably done after hitting about ten houses, but we pushed them on (I'm not sure why). We didn't pass very many trick or treaters throughout the night so most of the houses were giving out hands full of candy. The kids returned home with their bags filled to the brim. Too bad mom had to take them away soon after.

Tate (Duke), McCoy (Bumble Bee), Grace (bumble bee), Kalley, Landon (Optimus Prime), Jake (pumpkin), Charity (cow girl), Tasha (cow girl) and Cody (cow)

McCoy

Landon

Trick or treating at their first house - so cute!

Babies at the Zoo

This is a little late. For Landon's birthday we decided to visit all the new babies at the Hogle Zoo. They were so cute. At the time, we had my sister's kids with us while she was in the hospital having her baby. Nate took the day off of work to go with us and I was so glad because he was a big help keeping track of everyone. I dressed both of my boys in orange and her two kids in green so that I only had to look for two colors. We also met up with Nate's mom and sister. All of the kids had a great time.


Nate and Landon

Baby elephant (Sooo Cute!)

Baby snow leopards

Baby tigers

Baby giraffe

Max, Katelyn, Landon, McCoy and Mason (You would have thought I was crazy trying to get All the kids to look at me at the same time. This was the best I got).

The penguins were the boys favorite. They were swimming around and really active.

Baby Announcement... It's a GIRL

I thought I would finally announce that I'm going to have a baby in February and it's a GIRL. I was a little shocked to find out. I thought for sure I was having another boy. In fact, I asked the ultra sound tech to check again because I couldn't believe it. I'm really excited. Nate and the boys are excited too. McCoy and Landon couldn't understand how they were going to see inside my stomach without cutting me open. Landon kept asking if they were going to open me up to take the baby out and then put it back. I told him that they just use a special machine to look inside mommy's tummy to check on the baby. He still had a hard time comprehending what I told him. I couldn't think of any other way to explain it. I had boy names pick out so now I need to come up with a girl one. Landon said we should just name her "Baby Sister" - so cute.

Funny Things Kids Say # 3

As we're driving down the road...

McCoy - "Mom, when are we going to get a pet"

Mom - "I not sure. What do you want?"

McCoy - "Maybe we could get a hamster, or a big spider or a snake?"

Mom - "Hmm... wouldn't you like a puppy?"

McCoy - "No, because they poop all over the grass and then I would have to clean it up".

This made me laugh. I wonder where he would have got that from??

Happy Birthday MOM!

Today is my moms birthday. I feel as though I still need to acknowledge this day even though she is gone. I love her so much and miss her still!!

Happy Birthday Landon!

My little Landon turned 3 on September 11th. He mentions to me all the time that he is not a baby anymore. He really is a big boy and my little sweetheart. All he has wanted for the past month is monster trucks and motorcycles. I guess he has decided to follow in his brothers footsteps. Here are some things to know about Landon...

...Favorite color is green - no surprise since this is McCoy's as well. He likes to ride four wheelers and ride his new (dirt bike) bike . Looks up to his brother, McCoy, and pretty much does whatever he does. I would have to say that he is a daddy's boy and thinks Nate is on top of the world. He also loves to go down to Papa's house and visit the farm. Landon is still shy around others and very sensitive. He is a very important part of our family and I couldn't imagine life without him. I love him very much. Happy Birthday!

McCoy's first day of school

Last week McCoy started preschool again. This time he was really excited to see his friends that he met last year. There are a lot more boys in his class than girls so it will be interesting to see how well this class does together. Landon wanted to go with McCoy to school and was a little upset when he realized that he couldn't. He was okay once I got him a drink and a free balloon from the store. It will be good for Landon and I to have some one on one time together while McCoy is away. The funny thing is Landon starts asking if it is time for us to pick McCoy up only about a half hour after we drop him off. I guess I'm not as fun as his brother especially when I drag Landon around shopping with me.

Dinosour Park in Ogden

Last week we decided to visit the Dinosaur Park in Ogden. I have never been and didn't know what to expect. My boys were really excited to walk around all the pathways and see the different dinosaurs. I think they have a new interest in dinosaurs now. Afterward, we had a snack and let the kids play at the playground. They didn't want to leave when it was time to go. Definitely a place to visit once during the summer when the kids are bored at home.